Gap models across micro- to mega-scales of time and space: examples of Tansley’s ecosystem concept

Abstract Background Gap models are individual-based models for forests. They simulate dynamic multispecies assemblages over multiple tree-generations and predict forest responses to altered environmental conditions. Their development emphases designation of the significant biological and ecological...

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Main Authors: H. H. Shugart, Adrianna Foster, Bin Wang, Dan Druckenbrod, Jianyong Ma, Manuel Lerdau, Sassan Saatchi, Xi Yang, Xiaodong Yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-03-01
Series:Forest Ecosystems
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40663-020-00225-4